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<b>A daring literary fusion of pop culture and feminism, <i>Swifterature</i> captures the special connection between English literature and the worldwide phenomenon of Taylor Swift. </b><br/><br/><i>Swifterature</i><i> </i>captures a unique fusion of different elements: fandom, feminism, and a defense of both literature and popular culture.<br/><br/> The narrative is split into thirteen chapters that use Swift's lyrics as departure points. The reader experiences the inspiring influence of English literature as Swift's lens breathes new vitality and urgency into older texts. McCausland also writes about her own experiences as she copes with intense media scrutiny and is forced to defend her academic integrity.<br/><br/> She argues that Swift, through her self-conscious engagement with classic works of literature and her extraordinary popularity, invites us to reflect not only on the culture of our past but also of our present. <i>Swifterature</i> shows how Swift's place on the world's stage can teach us about many things, from feminism to politics, nature to childhood. In the process the book makes a compelling case that studying Taylor Swift also turns us into better readers, not only of literature but of ourselves and each other.

Zen In The Art Of Writing [Bok / Häftad]

Since its completion in 1937, Tegelslagaren 12 has held a modest yet striking presence in Stockholm's Södermalm district. This brick-and-teak 'rental palace' offers a unique take on functionalism, balancing whimsy with rationality, tradition with surprise. It also marks the beginning of the productive partnership between architects Sven Backström and Leif Reinius and the builder Olle Engkvist, a collaboration that would profoundly shape welfare-state housing and postwar architecture in Sweden as well as internationally.<br/><br/>Originally commissioned and still owned by the same family, Tegelslagaren 12 has recently undergone its first major renovation led by architects Krupinski/Krupinska. This book is a record of a remarkable building and its many makers, stewards and users: a testament to the enduring value of architectural craftsmanship, collaboration, and care.

<b>Explore the enchanting works of Rumi in this beautifully packaged poetry</b> <b>collection.</b><br/><br/>For more than eight centuries, the poems of Persian mystic poet and Sufi master Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi Rumi have enthralled and inspired readers from every faith and background. Rumi's enduring legacy is a testament to the universal themes of love, friendship, and spirituality found in his work. <i>The Heart of Rumi</i> features: <br/><br/><ul><li><b>A carefully curated selection of over 350 timeless Rumi poems</b>, including "In Every Breath," "Find Yourself a Friend," and "I See Healing," all masterfully translated by Iranian-American architect and writer, Nader Khalili</li><li><b>Alluring color illustrations</b> that, together with Rumi's spellbinding writing, create a magical reading experience</li><li><b>Gorgeous packaging </b>including wood-free paper, a foil and debossed cover, rounded corners, a round spine, and a ribbon marker</li></ul><br/>Gift your soul by indulging in the spiritual world of this thirteenth-century poet. <i>The Heart of Rumi</i> is the perfect read for poetry lovers and those who believe in a little bit of magic.<br/><br/><i>I SEE HEALING<br/></i><br/>i see healing<br/>in every pain<br/>i see compassion<br/>in every rage<br/>on the plains of the earth<br/>and in the nine levels<br/>under the dome<br/>of vast heavens<br/>i see only you<br/>in every stage

Taylor Swift has crafted a rich mythology throughout her musical eras, with countless symbols and easter eggs acting as invisible strings connecting her lyrics, looks, music videos, performances and communications with her fans. <b><i>The Eras Tarot</i></b> interprets those symbols in the framework of the 78 tarot cards in the Rider-Waite tradition, gorgeously reimagining the classic tarot artwork and interpreting its meanings through a Swiftian lens.<br/><br/>Harness the insight of a tarot reading with the emotional resonance of a Taylor Swift song: discover the soothing Temperance card suggesting "You Need To Calm Down," The Lovers card guiding your understanding of your own "Love Story," or The Magician card reminding you that it really is within your power to change "The Prophecy."<br/><br/><b>FULLY ILLUSTRATED DECK </b>with 78 unique full-colour, high-quality illustrated tarot cards.<br/><br/><b>JOURNEY THROUGH THE ERAS </b>with inspiration for each card drawn from a Taylor Swift song or moment, from her debut album right through to <i>The Tortured Poets Department.</i><br/><br/><b>PAPERBACK GUIDEBOOK</b> which provides interpretations of the cards and insights into readings over 192 pages, with accompanying illustrations.<br/><br/><b>LAURENCE KING PUBLISHING</b> has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and book.<br/><br/><i>Unofficial and unauthorized</i>

Media coverage of Japanese architecture the past twenty years has largely been dominated by the works of SANAA, Sou Fujimoto, Jun ya Ishigami and their contemporaries. Their skillfully designed, ethereal white spaces and structures, have proved well suited to being exported in an increasingly visual culture. <br/><br/>Communal Ecologies, on the other hand, highlights an emerging generation of young architects pursuing a very different vision. They strive for an architecture that is rougher, more dynamic, and deeply rooted in social and ecological engagement. With a growing interest in community and network building, and a reevaluation of architecture s connection to nature, they are developing critical methodologies for practice, and are reimagining the role of the architect in the process. Faced with a lack of opportunities in traditional housing design due to Japan s economic decline, alongside a heightened awareness of ecological challenges brought on by frequent natural disasters, this generation of architects are crafting innovative strategies to engage with the existing housing stock and address challenges related to sustainability, reuse and transformation. <br/><br/>Communal Ecologies comprises a collection of interviews that introduce prominent figures from this generation, accompanied by documentation by architectural photographer Marc Goodwin as well as essays by emerging Japanese scholars. This book presents a fresh and nuanced understanding of the Japanese architecture scene, while also hinting at the potential in questioning the traditional role of the architect.

During the latter part of the nineteenth century, so-called esoteric movements became increasingly popular in cultural and intellectual circles in Europe, not least in Sweden. Secret teachings, rituals and practices in alchemy, astrology, occultism and theosophy were predominant, with a belief in correspondences in the cosmos, living nature and transmutations. But esotericism goes back much further in time in Swedish history. Although such esoteric ideas were long considered heresy by the Church and thus driven underground, they have had a significant impact on Swedish culture.<br/><br/>In this anthology, we bring together some of Sweden s foremost experts on the subject to explore the history of esotericism in Sweden and how its rituals, practices and traditions came to influence writers and artists such as August Strindberg, Selma Lagerlöf, Viktor Rydberg, Hilma af Klint, Tyra Kleen and Carl Milles.